Found the new "Open Box" White SG Ive been looking for local to me but it has the common heel joint lacquer checking. My question is do you guys think that the $200 they marked it down from MSRP is fair? Of course I will check it out more closely when I get my hands on it tomorrow.
Anyone have more info on this?
I recently got this SG style guitar from my grandpa. There is no logo or serial number on the headstock, nor model number I can find anywhere. It looks like the pick guard was all red felt at one time.
The only identifying info is an Ibanez stamp branded into the body, and “made in Japan” on the neck plate.
Google reverse image search yielded no definitive results.
I came across a Gibson SG Junior that was sold as a used demo (stamped on back of headstock) but in excellent condition. Apparently it was supposed to be a cherry finish but it turned out a bit more natural brown than their usual finishes. It ended up in the Gibson demo shop for this reason.
I thought it was an interesting one given the color and wood grain which really stands out. I have a 45 day return policy on it. I do like the guitar but realize that I’d never get near what I paid for it if I ever decided to sell due to it being a demo model. Plus the wood grain may be a little too much for some folks as it’s not completely uniform across the body. So I am trying to decide to keep it or return and look for a different SG.
Thoughts on this one?
Just got it today. Ordered from the Gibson Demo Shop on Reverb.
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So I was struggling with my setup forever… couldn’t get action to feel right without bends fretting out, etc. Out of frustration I started playing another guitar.
But I had an epiphany… I’d been keeping the tailpiece decked because I dunno “sustain”… but I raised it to have about the same break angle as the bridge, set action about the same low to high… (like a fender)… and suddenly it plays amazing!
Anyone have this experience? What explains it?
Hello! I have found this SG Deluxe from 98 for 900 bucks this is including the case. A reason for this is the headstock break seen in the third image, I wrote and asked him if the crack was noticeable when playing he said no and that it only was cosmetic. What do you say? Should I invest??
I like 50’s necks and I prefer white guitars with bound necks. Which SG’s should I be trying?
So I have always loved the SG. Had an Epiphone SG for years and years and years (20 years?), but it wasn't ever great. It was from the "low quality" Epiphone era, and it was what I could afford at the time.
When I retired I decided to give myself a treat and I bought a brand new 2024 Gibson SG in this gorgeous silver-to-black finish.
And I play it ... but not much. I don't feel any personality from it. All my other guitars have been used and have some mojo to them from their history. The shiny new SG though just kinda leaves me flat.
Another aspect of my annoyance with the SG is all the knobs I never use. I pretty much just leave them all wide open all the time.
So I started wondering if an SG Junior is what I am looking for ... simple electronics that I'd probably vibe more with, and an older model will be worn in and feel more "lived in" than a new one ...
But I see so few of them for sale, and none really near me that I can just try out.
What is your take on the SG Junior, both pro and con? What questions am I not asking, or other considerations am I forgetting?
(I know many old SGs often have had the headstock broken off and repaired, so I am a little leery of buying a guitar that was last mass produced in 1971. But I am sure I can find one that was well repaired or undamaged to begin with. Or maybe a later reissue?)
Are these rough spots or tooling marks normal? Brand new 61' standard.
Local marketplace find. Guys wants $600. Description reads:
"Nothing in this bad boy is stock. Pickups have been replaced with a set of 57 classics. Output is spotty, but that can be fixed with a quick solder. I just have too many guitars and can’t be bothered. $600 obo"
I'm highly suspicious but intrigued. I don't mind a bit of a project but have never soldered. I do have a buddy who has done it and would like to learn though.
I'm tempted to message him offering $400 or trade for another cased object I don't have a use/desire for. Looking to get talked out of my own foolishness.
Hi all,
Looking for suggestions for a cool sticker / decal to go here!
Thanks,
Andrew
Hey all,
When I had bought my SG I soon after bought some original minihumbuckers taken from a 70s-something LP Deluxe. Problem is, that the cavities for the new humbuckers Gibson is puttin on these guitars do not fit well. Specifically the bridge pickup. The neck pickup sits fine!
So the bridge pickup is very close to the string which also doesn't let me lower the guitar's action.
What should I do
- have a guitar tech route the body to make the whole deeper?
- ditch the minihum at the bridge and maybe put something like a P90 (granted that the P90 will fit better in the cavity of course..)
- somehow modify the pickup to fit better?
Anyone had any similar issue?
Another new SG owner at least partially inspired be seeing all of the GC Pelham SG purchases here.
Long story short - perfect confluence of events of selling a guitar for more than I expected, then getting a legitimately crazy price on this one, which lead to it being a complete no-brainer.
I’d been wanting to get a humbucker-equipped Gibson for the last year or two, but was struggling between LP and SG. I prefer the ergonomics of the LP, but the weight, and the fact that I was going to want to add a Bigsby made the SG with Maestro a much more compelling fit.
Kind of crazy how hard this color is to photograph actually - way lighter / cooler tone it is compared to here.
I’m absolutely loving this guitar - will likely take it to Real Guitars here in SF for a setup at some point to help a bit with the tuning stability a bit - D and G are a bit dicey with the Maestro still. Feel like I can live with it for now.
Happy to have rejoined the Gibson club, and to have joined the SG club!
2004 SG Special Faded
Unfortunately, headstock broke a few weeks ago. Decided to fix it myself, and took the time to made some mods. Added a Phat Cat P90 to the neck, SD ‘59 to the bridge, locking tuners, and changed the pick guard and knobs (previously black).
Wow. I’ve always loved this guitar (it was my first nice guitar), but now it’s far and away my favorite! Second picture is how it looked before.
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian steps down effective July 31, 2026. Anne Rohosy named Interim CEO as Gueikian moves to the Board and global ambassador role.
It started in high school 20 years ago... and it was never a phase
L-R
•2004 Epiphone G310 - my 1st ever electric guitar I got in high school 20 yrs ago
•2013 Gibson SG Original - my current #1
•2007 Gibson SG Special - originally a triple humbucker, but modded with 2 BB pro pups and the high performance 2 circuit by the previous owner
•2012 Gibson SG 70s Tribute- modded with a Maestro/Lyre Vibrola by the previous owner
Cheers y'all!
What's y'alls experience with the '63 SG custom in white when it comes to Murphy Lab? I'm looking to buy one of these guitars soon but I can't decide on whether to go for a ML or VOS. I really like the ML stuff, but with this particular guitar the ageing looks so much more dramatic than in other colours. The cracks are really prominent and the gold hardware is super faded, and it makes me lean towards the "new" looking VOS.
